Environment

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

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Industry CTOs Issue Sustainability ‘Call to Action’

Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Safran issue a statement to policymakers on environmental priorities.

Aircraft

October 26, 2021

Aerospace Technology Heads Give Sustainabilty Support

The chief technology officers for seven major aerospace companies issued a statement today supporting the sector’s net-zero emissions ambitions.

Environment

October 26, 2021

Leasing Groups Tap Airline Interest in Electric Aircraft

Japan Airlines could take up to 100 of Vertical Aerospace's eVTOL aircraft, and Amedeo has committed to Aura Aero's 19-seat hybrid-electric commuter.

Aircraft

October 20, 2021

Rolls-Royce Flies Trent 1000 on 100 percent SAF

In collaboration with Boeing and World Energy, Rolls-Royce flew a Trent 1000 on a 747 testbed with unblended sustainable aviation fuel.

Aircraft

October 19, 2021

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GKN's Global Technology Center Aims for Net Zero Carbon Goal

GKN's new UK global technology center is a hub collaboration with partners on new aerospace technologies, including new manufacturing techniques.

Aircraft

October 18, 2021

Alaska Airlines Teams with UP.Partners to Meet Net Zero Goal

A new company founded by Alaska Airlines, called Alaska Star Ventures, aims to advance emerging technologies geared toward neutralizing carbon emissions.

Airlines

October 18, 2021

Embraer Goes Full Throttle on Sustainability

Under its multifaceted sustainability plan, Embraer flew the four aircraft it is showing this week at the NBAA-BACE static display on sustainable fuel.

Environment

October 13, 2021

Embraer CEO Touts Green Credentials of E-Jets, Future Propjet

The Brazilian OEM expects to reveal plans early next month for technologies to meet a 2050 net-zero emissions target for its current and future aircraft.

Aircraft

October 13, 2021

Signature Launches SAF Book-and-Claim

Signature Flight Support has pumped more than four million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel since it began stocking permanent supplies last year.

Environment

October 12, 2021

Avfuel Rolls Out SAF Purchase Program

Avfuel has launched a book-and-claim program to spur industry use of SAF even where it isn't physically available.

Environment

October 12, 2021

Atlantic Brings SAF to NBAA-BACE

Atlantic Aviation is supplying sustainable aviation fuel for departing aircraft at its FBO at Harry Reid International Airport during NBAA-BACE.

Environment

October 12, 2021

Bizav Groups Pledge Net-zero CO2 Emissions by 2050

Industry targets net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

Environment

October 12, 2021

Sustainability Key to 2050 Industry Goals

It will take more work to meet the business aviation industry's new 2050 net-zero carbon emissions asperations.

Environment

October 12, 2021

SAF and Carbon Credits Provide Path to Sustainable Bizav Ops

With demands rising for sustainability and decarbonization across aviation, bizav needs to do its part to lower its environmental footprint.

Environment

October 9, 2021

NBAA Launches Sustainability Accreditation Program

NBAA formally launched its Sustainable Flight Operations Accreditation program at this year’s BACE in Las Vegas.

Environment

October 8, 2021

SAF, Book-and-claim on the Menu for NBAA-BACE

World Fuel Services will ensure that aircraft flying to and from NBAA-BACE can utilize sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

October 8, 2021

New White Paper Examines Decarbonization Needs

With sustainability being the focus of NBAA’s annual convention, Deloitte Consulting has authored a white paper on the decarbonization of aviation.

Environment

October 8, 2021

New Report Calls for Net-Zero Aviation by 2050

The Air Transport Action Group issued a declaration today stating that global civil aviation operations will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Environment

October 5, 2021

IATA Ups Environmental Target to Net-zero Emissions by 2050

The airline trade body admits that the new target will be a ‘huge challenge’ and will need the support of all stakeholders, including governments.

Environment

October 4, 2021

GE, MagniX Win NASA Grants to Test Electric Propulsion

GE Aviation and MagniX win contracts to perform ground and flight demonstrations with $253.4 million in grants from NASA.

Aircraft

October 1, 2021